OUR SICK AND SHUT IN MEMBERS Sis. Betty Causey– Fort Valley, Ga FEBRUARY Sis. Willie Mae Clark – Fort Valley, GA EVENTS Bro. Willie Harris - Fort Valley CU CONNECTOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH Sis. Annie Hicks - Fort Valley, GA Central Union Missionary Baptist Church Bro. and Sis. Liggen & Margaret Harvey– Fort Valley, GA 501 Preston Street; PO Box 788 Sis. Eddie Mae Keen—Augusta, GA Sis. Bernice Kemp – Fort Valley, GA Fort Valley, Georgia 31030 14th Sis. Gwen Ross - Fort Valley, GA Valentine’s Day Sis. Maude Rumph –Atlanta, GA From the Pastor’s Pen Youth Valentine Social Sis. Lisa Safford - Fort Valley, GA Bro. Sammie Smith – Warner Robins, GA Email: [email protected] Happy New Year Central Union Webpage: centralunion.co 18th I’m excited about the opportunities that God has in store for the CUMBC family Black History Program in 2018. Once again we are beginning the year with a period of consecration unto the Inside this issue Lord. We have prayerfully planned for a period of prayer, praise, worship and spirit - 19th filled preaching during the month of January. I realize that Holy Consecration is kind Calendar ...... …...2 President’s Day of an old-fashioned term and is not used very often in Baptist circles. The term is found most often in the Bible in the Old Testament in reference to items that were to Opera At The Union………..3 be set apart as holy for the purposes of worshipping God. It was also used to describe Community Outreach …...4 the setting apart of the priests, who were to be consecrated to the Lord. Although the word is not used extensively in the New Testament, it occurs in reference to the conse- Ministry Spotlight ...... …...5 crated bread and is applied to individuals and the purposes of God. However, for Holiday Fellowships ... …...6 Christians, consecration is not optional, since we are all priests for God … “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God, that Puzzles and Mind you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful Sharpeners ...... ….7 light” (1 Peter 2:9). February Events ...... …...8

Jesus taught the doctrine of consecration often during His earthly ministry. He taught that all we own and all our relationships are to be consecrated to God so that Special points of interest CU CONNECTOR they do not become idols in our lives. Nothing or no one is to be held above our rela- STAFF PLEASE, join us in welcoming our newest ministry members tionship with Jesus Christ. A classic example is shown in Jesus' dialog with the rich  New educational article focuses Mikiel Gray, Photographer young ruler in Luke 18:18-29. on testing and assessments Rebecca Mungin  Is your cellphone utilized Editor Heidi M. Gregg, Special Reporter  What does “January” mean? Joselyn Miller-Jackson Elizabeth White, Proofreader Consecration is the act of setting oneself apart from the world to become dedicated as an instrument of righteousness for the purposes of God. True Christianity is a radi-  Why are there 60 minutes in an Layout hour, but, 100 cents in a dollar? MINISTRIES: You will be receiving a packet of information from us in the very near cal commitment to Jesus Christ, not just going to church on Sundays. If you desire to Mikiel Gray become a man or woman of God, consecrating yourself to Him will reap the rewards  Are you a singer? The Jubilee future. Please, act accordingly. We have thoroughly enjoyed serving the Central Union of entering into His abundant favor! Choir is coming. Rev. Kuumba Rashidi Family and we are looking forward to a fantastic 2018. VaQuan Rumph I encourage each and every member to join in this year’s Consecration. As we join Photographers REMINDER: CU Connectors are archived at centralunion.net/newsletter and you can in corporate prayer, fasting and study, this year we will focus on Prayer and Faith. Elizabeth White receive it by email once you become a subscriber by sending us an email or signing Follow us on: Proofreader As we seek God’s guidance and direction for 2018, I am asking every member to up at the link on the website. The service is FREE and you DO NOT have to be a commit to attending corporate prayer service each Wednesday from 6:30 – 7:00 p.m. Heidi M. Gregg member to become a subscriber. Our email address is [email protected]. or call in to the Prayer Line during Holy Consecration. Every member is also asked to Min. A. J. Williams If you have information that you would like to submit for consideration, please, send commit to personal prayer during this time and to attend the Conse- Special Reporters cration Revival. @CentralUnionMB it to the [email protected] or bring it to the Church Office by 5:00 PM on Rev. Dr. K. Daniel Dawsey Wednesday, January 2018. Pastor/Teacher During this year’s Holy Consecration, as we focus on Prayer and Faith, let’s respond in a way that is pleasing to God!

In His Service, Pastor Dawsey Centralunionmissionarybaptistchurch

Volume 26, Issue 21 Performance Arts Ministries JANUARY PUZZLE PAGE Dance ~ Drama ~ Music A Tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. Day: A Day of Service Have you ever wondered how Central Union is able to minister through WORD BANK graceful movement, melodious song, and artful theatrics? The Union’s AFRICAN AMERICAN Performance Arts Ministry includes Dance, Drama, and Music Minis- ALABAMA tries. The coordinator of the Dance Ministry is Glyn Turner, who not ALBERTA only dances solo, but, teaches, choreographs and performs with ensem- APRIL FOUR bles. ATLANTA BAPTIST The Drama Ministry director is Joselyn Miller-Jackson. The Music Min- BENJAMIN MAYS istry performs each Sunday and, on numerous occasions, travels with the BIRMINGHAM CAMPAIGN Pastor. CHILDRENS CRUSADE CIVIL RIGHTS ACT

The Minister of Music is Dexter Davis, keyboardist; the organist is Gar- CK STEELE

field Fobbs; bass player is Mandrill Little and percussionist is Lamond CORETTA SCOTT

Halbert. Wanda Clark serves as president of the Adult Choir. DEXTER AVENUE

2017 was successful for all performers who participated in skits, plays, EQUALITY

dances, and other projects for Black History Month, Easter, Mother’s FRED SHUTTLEWORTH

Day, Vacation Bible School, Revivals, and last month’s Christmas GEORGIA I HAVE A DREAM opera. Presently, the Performing Arts Ministry is preparing for Black LINCOLN MEMORIAL History Month and Easter. MAHATMA GANDHI If you are interested in performing or assisting with any of these groups, MARCH ON WASHINGTON feel free to contact any of the ministry members because everyone is MARTIN LUTHER KING welcome. The choir rehearses on Saturday mornings and whenever is MICHAEL necessary. Dance and Drama Ministries rehearse on Wednesdays and MINISTER whenever is necessary. Our only requirement is that God is our focus MOREHOUSE COLLEGE and we aim to uplift His Name in all that we do. MONTGOMERY ROSA PARKS Drama Director NOBEL PEACE PRIZE Sister Joselyn Miller-Jackson NON-VIOLENT SCLC SHOT THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT TJ JEMISON

JANUARY BIRTHDAYS Help Dr. King to get to his FILL IN THE hometown church. BLANK 1 Carlton Simmons 23 Sadie Mathis 2 Lillian Wright 24 George Smith 3 Jimmy Harris 26 Carven Bartley 8 Jada Adams 27 Donald J. Williams 9 Rozina Ezell 28 Evangeline Carson 9 Katrina S. Fluellen Vanessa Crafter 15 Elaine Dawsey 29 Tracy Rouse 19 Annie Wright 30 Edna Murray BONUS: Where is the church located?

— — — — — — — 2 7 Collegiates and Tutors at the Pastor’s Home on December OPERA COMES TO THE UNION led by “THE THREE VISITORS” Ms. Heidi’s C.U.T.E. The AWANA, C.U.T.E., Dance, Drama, and Music night’s events...the night was a success. Though she Nuggets Ministries collaborated for the 2017 Annual Christmas was fighting “a bit of a sore throat and cold”, Sister Production. Following a heartfelt welcome by the Dawsey wanted to thank everyone for their

coordinator of C.U.T.E. (Central Union Tutorial contributions and make a special presentation of a It is never too early to Experience), Heidi Gregg, the choir lead the poinsettia to the director, Joselyn Miller-Jackson. prepare for testing. congregation in traditional carols, including “Angels We Pastor Dawsey also recognized the Have Heard on High”, “Joy to the World”, “O, Come All acknowledgements on the printed program and One way to prepare is Ye Faithful”, “O Come, O Come Emmanuel”, and especially the organist, Garfield Fobbs and sound Thanks Pastor and “Silent Night”. Keyboardist Dexter Davis and organist engineer, Marquyse Jackson. to review notes by Garfield Fobbs set the tone accompanying with uplifting After the grace and benediction, the finale of “Go Sister Dawsey for all you do music. Tell it on the Mountain was sung as everyone making index cards for for the College Ministry. “Mary, Did You Know…?” by Ceelo Green was the convened to the Fellowship Hall for refreshments inspiration for a breathtaking dance interpreted by Erica sponsored by the First Family. As the family and yourself. Rewriting Plant, Makeda Rashidi, and Glyn Turner, friends enjoyed the buffet of finger foods and red velvet Senior Holiday Fellowship at Ole Time Country Buffet in Warner notes is a great way to choreographer. cake, the Angel Tree recipients received their gifts. Rebecca Mungin’s occasion summarized the night’s Thank you to those who made this effort a joy for each review. overall purpose and provided a brief history of the and every child. The final take home gift was a bag composer of the original opera, “Amahl and the Night of fruit and candy for each attendee. Hearing so many Visitors”, Gian Carlo Menotti. He wanted the squeals of joy and laughter and the numerous requests Another way is to read performance to reflect his childhood memories of for participation for 2018 is what solidifies the your notes aloud and Christmas at home in Italy where Santa Claus was Christmas spirit of giving and receiving. NOT the focus of gift-giving. He believed that his gifts maybe even record were delivered by one of the Three Kings, and idea that sparked the premise of the composition. yourself and play it The CU Drama Department’s adaptation of the opera represented a bedtime story being read by a mother back. (Phaethon Freeman) to her child (LaKayla French). The narrative was complemented with Menotti’s score REMEMBER brilliantly performed by Repetition is key to Mr. Fobbs enriching the characterizations. The retention. vocal depiction by Glyn Turner. amazed the audience as she It is our sincere prayer that the Christmas Production 2017 will be Choir Fellowship at O’Charleys in Warner Robins embodied the main character, Amahl, a poor, a fond memory and that your holiday was blessed with the best of health, exceeding great joy, heartfelt warmth from family and crippled boy, living with friends, and prosperity that will last from now and forevermore. his caring, but, always With love in abundance from the Central Union Family let the worried mother, sung by church say, “AMEN!” Joselyn Miller-Jackson. The visitors, Kaspar, Melchior, and Balthazar, lead by their ever attentive and protective page, Mikiel Gray, were regally played by James E. Jackson, VaQuan Wright, and Otiserion French. When the shepherds and shepherdesses were asked to come to the aid of the mother by providing food for “our visitors”, they did not disappoint. AWANA and C.U.T.E. members Kamilah Allen, Eryn Bailey, Thadasia Banks, Ke’Ajah Brown, Brian Brown, Zion Brown, Kayli Bryant, Carlina Williams, Kayden Rouse, Tayshaun Williams, Lillian Wright and Neveah Wright were enthusiastic in their offerings to the kings. Sister Heidi M. Gregg Coordinator Remarks from Pastor K.D. Dawsey and First Lady Dawsey confirmed the audience’s reaction to the 6 3 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

1 2 3 4 5 6 Happy New Weekly Schedule EVANGELISM—To carry out the “Great Year! SUNDAY Commission” as stated in Matthew 28:19. We will 9:00AM—Sunday School evangelize our community through personal 10:30AM—Church Service witnessing, Upward Sports, Sunday School, AWANA, 1st Sunday—Baptism and Communion and Bible Study. 7 8 9 10 11 7:00 PM 12 13 Children’s Church will be EVERY Sunday except 2nd Sunday WORSHIP—To create an atmosphere and to Jubilee Choir Pastor Eddie Pastor Dawsey After Church—Ushers Meeting provide opportunities that welcome people and Meeting - 7PM Johnson and Preaching at MONDAY glorify God in accordance with Hebrews 10:25 and Macedonia Baptist 5PM—Missions Meeting John 4:24. We welcome people of all ethnicities, Greater Union Baptist Perry 6PM—Christian Education Meeting ages, and socio-economic backgrounds, TUESDAY remembering that Jesus instructed us to receive 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 5:30PM—Deaconess Meeting anyone and everyone who desires to come DISCIPLESHIP—To provide opportunities for Martin Luther Pastor Darrell WEDNESDAY personal growth and spiritual maturity leading to the King Jr. McIntosh and 12 Noon and 7:00PM—Adult Bible Study Green Grove development of Kingdom Citizens in accordance with Birthday 5:00 PM—Tutoring Baptist Church 6:30 PM—Prayer Meeting /6:30 PM—Youth AWANA 2 Timothy 2:15. We offer systematic discipleship THURSDAY opportunities that strengthen members’ relationship 11:00—1:00pm—Soup Kitchen /CU Connector Work Session with God and others. 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 FELLOWSHIP 5:30PM—Staff Meeting —To provide opportunities for Biblical Rev. Lonnie Slater fellowship, mutual encouragement and love for one and Piney TBA—Deacons Meeting another in accordance with John 13:34-35 and Acts Grove Baptist SATURDAY 2:42-47. We encourage all members to get involved 11 am –1pm - Adult Choir Rehearsal in the life of the church and community by regularly Every Saturday except Saturday before 2nd Sunday planning small group and church-wide activities. 10:00 am - 12 pm—Youth Choir Rehearsal 28 29 30 31 MISSIONS (Ministry) - Seeing needs and doing Saturday before Second Sunday what needs to be done according to Matthew 25:34- 40. We will continue to serve the present age by offering and enhancing our: Food Bank, Soup Kitchen, Nursing Home, Prison, Visitation, Tutorial Mentoring, Youth Development, Social Justice, and Economic Development Ministries.

January 15-21 January 22-28 January 29-Feb. 4 February 5-11 February 12-18

Nehemiah 1:1-11 Genesis 46:1-7 James 2:8-13 Deuteronomy 8:1-5 1 Kings 17:17-24 A Plea for God’ A Vision Sends Fulfilling the Law People Live Widow’s Son Jacob to Egypt By God’s Word Restored to Life

Congratulations to the Peach Jeremiah 25:8-14 Joshua 1:1-9 Leviticus 19:13-18 Psalm 14:1-4 Luke 7:11-17 County High School Trojans on a Disobedience Results in Joshua, Be The Royal Law Set a Guard over Jesus Raises a hard fought season. Israel’s Downfall Strong & Courageous My Mouth Widow’s Son

Always remember: Joel 1:13-20 Ezekiel 1:25-2:8 Psalm 143 Matthew 12:33-37 James 1:22-27 You can buy facilities- A Renewed Call to Ezekiel, Called to Teach Me to Judged by Your Care for Widows NOT FIERCENESS Repentance Speak to Israel Do Your Will Words And Orphans Equipment-NOT Daniel 9:1-3 Acts 16:6-10 Romans 3:21-31 Luke 6:43-45 Acts 5:12-16 ENTHUSIASTIC Seek Answers through Paul, Called to Macedonia Justified by Faith From the Hearts Peter’s Healing Ministry EAGERNESS Prayer and Supplication in a Vision The Mouth Speaks Athletes- NOT Daniel 9:4-14 Daniel 10:1-9 Galatians 2:15-21 Matthew 21:12-16 Acts 8:4-8 ATHLETICISM Daniel’s Prayer of Confes- Daniel sees a Vision Christ Lives in Me Infants and Babies Speak Philip’s Preaching sion & Supplication Ministry Camps- NOT COURAGE Helmets- NOT HEART Daniel 9:15-19 Daniel 10:10-19 Galatians 3:1-14 Matthew 5:33-37 Acts 9:32-35 Receiving Answers to Be Strong and Spirit Comes through Say Only Aeneas Healed, Turf- NOT TOUGHNESS Prayer and Confession Courageous Faith Not Law “Yes” or “No” Residents Turned to God Coaches- NOT CHAMPIONS Daniel 9:20-27 Daniel 12:8-13 James 2:14-26 James 3:1-12 Acts 9:36-43 The Anointed Ruler The Time of the End Faith without Control Your Tongue Calling the Church We love you, Otiserion Is Coming Works Is Dead To Active Service French and Whittington. 4 5